Bedeutung
Proposing departure.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch value punctuality. Using 'laten we gaan' is often a way to ensure the group arrives at the next appointment on time. In Flanders, you might hear 'Laten we vertrekken' more often in semi-formal settings compared to the Netherlands. Students often use slang variations like 'Laten we 'm peren' or 'Laten we gaan met die banaan' (Let's go with that banana - meaning 'Let's get moving!'). In Dutch meetings, 'laten we gaan' can be used to transition from a discussion to the actual execution of a plan.
The Silent N
In most Dutch dialects, the 'n' at the end of 'laten' is not pronounced. Say 'late-we' to sound more like a native.
Don't say 'Let's go'
Dutch people will understand 'Let's go', but using 'Laten we gaan' will immediately make you sound more integrated.
Bedeutung
Proposing departure.
The Silent N
In most Dutch dialects, the 'n' at the end of 'laten' is not pronounced. Say 'late-we' to sound more like a native.
Don't say 'Let's go'
Dutch people will understand 'Let's go', but using 'Laten we gaan' will immediately make you sound more integrated.
Add 'maar'
Adding 'maar' (Laten we maar gaan) makes the suggestion sound softer and more natural if you've been somewhere for a long time.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to suggest leaving.
Het is laat. ______ we gaan.
The full phrase is 'Laten we gaan'. Since 'we gaan' is already there, you only need the conjugated verb 'Laten'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to suggest going for a walk?
Suggesting a walk:
The standard pattern is 'Laten we' + 'gaan' + [second activity].
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ik ben klaar met werken. B: Ik ook. ________
'Laten we gaan' is the complete and natural response to suggest leaving after work.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a party and want to tell your partner it's time to head home.
'Gaan' means to go/leave, which is what you do at the end of a party.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHet is laat. ______ we gaan.
The full phrase is 'Laten we gaan'. Since 'we gaan' is already there, you only need the conjugated verb 'Laten'.
Suggesting a walk:
The standard pattern is 'Laten we' + 'gaan' + [second activity].
A: Ik ben klaar met werken. B: Ik ook. ________
'Laten we gaan' is the complete and natural response to suggest leaving after work.
You are at a party and want to tell your partner it's time to head home.
'Gaan' means to go/leave, which is what you do at the end of a party.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 'we' means 'us'. If you are alone, you would just say 'Ik ga' (I'm going).
Both are correct. The exclamation mark just adds enthusiasm or urgency.
'Gaan' is general (to go), while 'vertrekken' is more specific to the act of departing (to depart).
Yes, it is neutral. However, 'Zullen we gaan?' is slightly more deferential.
Because 'we' is plural, so the verb 'laten' must be in its plural form.
Yes! You can add any infinitive after 'gaan' to suggest a specific activity.
Yes, it can be used as an exclamation of excitement, similar to 'Let's do this!'
Yes, it is standard Dutch and used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
You would say 'Laten we niet gaan'.
Very common. It's often shortened to 'Gaan?' in very casual texts.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Zullen we gaan?
similarShall we go?
Laten we beginnen
builds onLet's begin
Kom op
similarCome on
We zijn weg
synonymWe're off
Laten we eerlijk zijn
specialized formLet's be honest
